CRADLE MOUNTAIN FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Dessert With The Devil: An intimate, after-dark winter encounter at Cradle Mountain
A 1 hour 15 minute, after-dark winter experience (operating 1 May–30 September at 7pm) in which a small group watches Tasmanian devils feed and enjoys Tasmanian treats at Devils @ Cradle.
Dessert With The Devil: An intimate, after-dark winter encounter at Cradle Mountain.
Embrace Cradle Mountain’s winter hush on an exclusive, after-dark outing that pairs the spare beauty of the wilderness with an intimate wildlife moment: under starlight guests watch Tasmanian devils feed and warm themselves by a fire while sampling local treats.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Up-close devil feeding after dark
The core of the experience is a close, after-dark viewing of Tasmanian devils as they feed — an intimate, small-group moment designed to showcase the species in winter conditions.
Cradle Mountain’s winter wilderness
The tour runs in winter months and deliberately leans into the season’s chill and atmosphere, delivering a compact wilderness experience after dusk.
Tasmanian treats by the fire
Alongside the wildlife viewing, guests enjoy Tasmanian food served by the fire, a sensory counterpoint to the cold night and the wildlife encounter.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Short and focused, the outing gathers a small number of guests at Devils @ Cradle just before 7pm and moves into a close, after-dark viewing where keepers stage an opportunity to observe devils feeding; the evening is punctuated by simple Tasmanian refreshments around a fire, all framed by winter’s atmosphere.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Operating daily at 7pm from 1 May to 30 September; the experience runs for approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
The operator frames this as a winter experience—guests should be prepared for winter chills; the evening includes refreshments by a fire.
All tours meet at Devils @ Cradle prior to the 7pm start.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The experience runs for approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and operates at 7pm during the stated winter season.
When does Dessert With The Devil operate?
The tour operates daily at 7pm from 1 May to 30 September.
Where do we meet for the tour?
All guests meet at Devils @ Cradle prior to the start of the after-dark program.
Can I hold or touch the animals?
Participants are not permitted to hold any animal; under strict instruction and supervision of the keeper certain animals may be patted.
Are there rules I need to follow during the experience?
Yes. All participants must agree to follow instructions given by the keeper or other staff; parents and guardians are responsible for their children at all times.
Is this suitable for children?
The operator indicates the program is suitable for all ages, but parents and guardians must take responsibility for their children and follow keeper guidance during interactions.